BACKGROUND AND AIM: Soil erosion has been considered a threat for semi-arid lands due to the removal of solid materials by water and wind. Although water erosion is currently considered the most important process of soil degradation, a growing interest has been...
BACKGROUND AND AIM: The effects of fully mechanized pruning systems on physiology, vigour and yield of grapevines have been studied for more than forty years and are an interesting way to reduce production costs. Organic amending of vineyard soil is a way to...
In this study, researchers wanted to determine the impact of conventional/integrated, organic and biodynamic viticultural practices on soil and vine phenology. Project layout: The study was done on a Riesling vineyard in Geisenheim, Germany. To measure soil...
In this study, researchers wanted to better understand how essential oils (EO) can help to protect grapevines against downy mildew. Essential oils (EO) are considered promising compounds for use in plant protection as studies have indicated their antibacterial,...
The aim of this project was to investigate the effect of compost application on soil fertility, above and below ground vine growth, yield and grape quality in a commercial vineyard in Italy. Two different types of compost (compost from vine pruning waste and from...
